RAF Mildenhall Connect

Looking for something to do this weekend? New to base and hoping to meet some new friends? CONNECT aims to 'connect' you with the rest of Team Mildenhall through clubs, teams, and other groups not related to professional or private organizations.

A morale building group encouraging wingman ship through cosplay, conventions and all things geek. We all have a favorite character for a movie, tv show etc that we have dreamed of dressing up as and embodying that person in real life. Whether hero or villain the cosplay community welcomes all. The goal is simple encourage interpersonal relationships through a common ground and raise morale. Whether a veteran in the cosplay scene or a fresh face to this world the UK Cosplay Conquest welcomes all.

POC: Staff Sgt. Titus Smith

Tri-Base Cycling

Have you ever wanted to explore the English countryside by bike but have been intimidated or don't know where to turn. Well now you can ride, learn to ride, in England. Come out and ride with an experienced group rider to see what English road cycling has to offer. Enjoy the benefits or better health and fitness as you learn the roads and see the less travelled ways to better health. Meetings to be held Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the Northside Fitness Center.

POC: Jonathan Rossetti, 238-7376

Crossfit Mildenhall

Coached entirely by volunteers - Crossfit Mildenhall is currently located at Building 614, between the diesel gas pumps and the car wash. Crossfit classes are held Monday through Friday at 5:30 a.m., 4 and 5 p.m. All levels are welcome.

Looking to play some darts, enjoy a few responsible pints, and mingle with fellow Team Mildenhall airmen? Come join us! Cricket, 101, 301, 501, etc. – we’ll play it all. We meet up the first Thursday of every month, Galaxy Club, in the bar area at 5 p.m. More locations, including off-base pubs, will be added as we grow!

Looking to huck some plastic? Join us at the RAF Lakenheath Disc Golf course between the Post Office and the Auto Hobby Shop! Meetings are Wednesdays at 5 p.m. The POCs have played most courses in the UK and Scotland, feel free to contact us for tips on where else to play!

Come join us for some gaming and science fiction fun! We are using the 5th edition of "Dungeons and Dragons" along with a supplement called "Hyperplanes." All are welcome; no experience with table-top games is necessary! Meetings held in RAF Mildenhall Base Library Wednesdays 5-7 p.m.

POC: Staff Sgt. Doug Eaton and Senior Airman Andrew Key

The Circle

The Circle is a club that can provide a safe environment where people can link up and have a good time. We plan to provide activities, events, and travel. The Circle is also trying to be a group of people who Airmen can turn to for any sort of help or advice. Meetings are held at 12 p.m. in the Dining Facility every other Thursday.

Are you looking to make friends with a common interest? Do you wish you were part of a group that understood the career you are in? Would you be interested in traveling and exploring the UK, trying new activities, and just getting out? If you answered yes to any of these questions than you should join the Female Airmen Social Club!

Fly UK is a group for anyone interested in pursuing flight training while stationed here. It provides a forum where individuals can discuss information on where to continue or start flight training, differences between UK and FAA flight requirements, or flight safety issues among many other topics. It is perfect for those whom already have their private pilot license or those brand new to flying! Come join us to learn more. We meet in the flight planning room in Building 669 at 6:30 p.m. Our first meeting is scheduled for August 22, 2018. Subsequent meetings will take place on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

POC: Tech. Sgt. Mark Smith

Lakenheath/Mildenhall Game Nerds

There are no set meeting times. I created this group to help one another find games they might be interested in or to help connect people through both video games and tabletop games. Many people have found one another on the group and developed friendships through d and d and magic the gathering.

We are a group of people who love Supercross and motocross but more importantly love DIRT BIKES. We try and get as many people as we can to go ride the local tracks together as possible and it would be great to have you! All stages of experience are welcome.

Facebook: Tri Base Area Motocross
POC: Staff Sgt. Chad Ballard

Tri-Base Odd Meters

If you are a musician or know anyone who is, point them toward the Tri-Base Odd Meters! We are a group of musicians looking to expand our musical horizons and confidence. During meetings we are looking to jam, talk music, hang back, and network. Whatever your timbre is, come by and check the Odd Meters out! We meet every Sunday at the Bob Hope Center between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. You don't have to stay the whole time or even show up at 10:30. Come and go as you please.

RAF Out Loud is a comedy improv group composed of Airmen and spouses from both Mildenhall and Lakenheath. The group is mostly focused on encouraging creativity and imagination as well as conquering fears of public speaking. There is no experience needed to join as a majority of our members are first timers themselves. We perform shows at the Galaxy Club on RAF Mildenhall every other month which draw out a crowd of roughly 30-50 people. The group also works with POTF on retreats, creating workshops and performing. That being said, if you'd just like to come join us for practices, there is no pressure to participate as one of our goals is to instill a sense of comfortability with the other members. Come join us for some fun, excitement and the chance to make great friends!

Meetings held every Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.upstairs in the smaller rooms of the Galaxy Club on RAF Mildenhall
Facebook: RAF Out Loud
POC: Andrew Flournoy

Outserve UK

An Air Force wide organization for LGBT active-duty service members, civilian contractors, and their spouses. With nearly 100 members in the UK chapter reaching Air Force and Army, improving their morale and quality of life.

A way to get families out and about and to give a mutual interest to create communication and comfort. We hold no meeting between us but we encourage people to create rock painting parties and to get out and have fun.

Running Club for the Tri-Base area. All levels and Strollers Welcome. Facebook:
RRC-UK

POC: Cynthia Neldner

Tri-Base Self Defense and American Kenpo Club

A self-defense club for all skill levels. We primarily focus on self-defense in realistic situations primarily using American Kenpo as a base. American Kenpo is a modern striking martial art with some grappling, stick, knife, and gun defenses mixed in. Meetings held Tuesday and Thursday 5-6 p.m. at RAF Lakenheath gym ground floor down the hall way to the right first two doors on the right just before the spin room.

Team Cuisine is a group of people who love food! Whether you love cooking, eating, or even talking about food this club is right for you! The obvious benefits of this club is to share labor and ingredients but there are other important benefits to keep in mind. Everyone has their own expertise in a certain area that he/she is willing to share with others, or perhaps someone asks for a very specific piece of equipment that very few people own, and someone in your group is willing to share. But really, the main reason is that there's enormous fun to be had when a group of people gather together, roll up their collective sleeves, and get something delicious done!

We are a friendly group of singes welcoming all levels of singing experience, both male and female voices. No audition required. We are not a church choir. Minimum age is 15. Must have base access to participate.

For people who need help with getting their Total Force Officer Training package together in order to apply for a commission.

POC: Tech. Sgt. Justin Hein

Write Right

A writing workshop for people who love to write. Whether it's poetry, scripts or novels we're looking to start a supportive and relaxed group of people to help inspire and motivate one another. Meetings held at 2 p.m. on first and thirrd Wednesday of the month at the Base Chapel.

POC: Tech. Sgt. Holly Lodin and Mrs. Whitney Baker

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Dr. Colin S. Gray, Professor Emeritus of International Politics and Strategic Studies at the University of Reading, England, visited RAF Mildenhall today to offer his perspective on Air Force strategy to Team Mildenhall leadership.
Thank you for visiting us, sir, and we hope you enjoyed being here at RAF Mildenhall!

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson has spent the day touring RAF Mildenhall and speaking with the Airmen who make the mission happen. She had this piece of leadership advice to share:
#SECAF#Airmen#USAF#BreakingBarriers
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

RAF Mildenhall is pretty well known for being the most innovative air base in Europe. Hands down. No contest. All thanks to Airmen, like Senior Airman Joshua Heffernan from the 100th Maintenance Squadron, who make innovation look like a cakewalk.
Watch him talk about it and read more here:https://go.usa.gov/xUBg6
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Dr. Jan Zdiarsky, director of Museum of Air battle over the Ore Mountains on September 11th 1944, visited RAF Mildenhall yesterday and shared how the 100th Bomb Group&#39;s history is connected to the museum he opened.
Airmen from the 100th BG were shot down over the Ore Mountains in the Czech Republic during the Ruhland mission they flew Sept. 11, 1944. The 100th BG lost 13 aircraft and 12 aircrew that day.
The museum opened September 1997 to commemorate and share unique documents and wreckage found in the Ore Mountain area.
Dr. Zdiarsky also presented Colonel Amhrein with a piece of wreckage from the B-17 “Boss Lady” as well as a piece of artwork to display alongside it.

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson arrived at RAF Mildenhall, today. She’ll be making multiple stops on her visit, to include a return to RAF Mildenhall to meet with Airmen. We welcome you Madam Secretary, and hope you enjoy your visit!
#SECAF#Airmen#USAF#BreakingBarriers
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

RAF Mildenhall welcomed U.S. Ambassador Johnson this morning who visited from the U.S. Embassy London. We were able to show him just how great the Bloody Hundredth is with a tour and a great chance to meet some of the awesome Airmen and leadership on the base. #rafmildenhall#airmenofcharacter

"We pride ourselves on being the most lethal Air Force in the world, but that means our job is inherently dangerous. Just like the Airmen who flew, fought and won before us, we have to accept the nature of our business, and do whatever it takes to establish air dominance and ensure international peace."
Read one Airman&#39;s thoughts on our heritage as the Bloody Hundredth after a recent visit to Thorpe Abbotts, the home of the original 100th Bomb Group: https://go.usa.gov/xUYDJ
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum

Yesterday the #RAFBatonRelay team made it to RAF Mildenhall and they had the opportunity to tour a 352d Special Operations Wing CV-22 aircraft. What a way to spend the day for #RAF100.
The baton relay is a celebration of the Royal Air Force 100th birthday, and we&#39;re proud to support our fellow Airmen!

Our honorary commanders had the opportunity to experience our KC-135 refueling F-15 Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing this week, which is always quite the experience!
The Honorary Commanders’ program brings together dignitaries and leaders from the community in an effort to foster mutual understanding and trust by assisting base commanders with networking in the surrounding areas.
Thank you to everyone who made the event possible!
Read the story at https://go.usa.gov/xUYDN

“What I like best about my job is the challenge of tracking everything. I’m always looking for ways to make processes better and improve output, getting products and resolutions completed for the customers in the most efficient and timely manner. It’s important because it all ties to the mission when we can get the customer what they need when they need it. It means improved work flow for themselves and the mission,” said Staff Sgt. Miles McClain, 488th Intelligence Support Squadron production control manager.

Congratulations to Staff Sgt. Alexandre Rogan, 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog trainer, who just took his Oath of Office to become a commissioned officer!
In mid-July, SSgt Rogan leaves for officer training school in Alabama before then heading to Aviano Air Base.
After seven years in the Air Force, with almost four years as an MWD handler, he is switching careers and becoming part of the Medical Service Corps.
If you see him around before he heads to OTS, please be sure to congratulate him on this awesome achievement!

The Bloody Hundredth tested its emergency response capabilities during an exercise this week, which included protesters, a base access breach and a vehicle incident with injuries. Although it made for a long week, the result is a better prepared, always ready wing!
“We need to test the base’s readiness in the most realistic scenarios possible. It will ultimately prepare us better for real-world situations.” -Capt. Joseph Brzozwske, 100th Air Refueling Wing Inspector General chief
Read the whole story at https://go.usa.gov/xUqwN

"In addition to being the cyber security manager for RAF Mildenhall, I&#39;m also one of the communication security managers. Every airplane that takes off needs to be able to communicate securely with ground personnel, other aircraft, and even different services/countries -- it&#39;s my job to ensure they can do that quickly and securely. My office’s mission is to secure all sensitive communication, ranging from computer networks, airplanes, satellites, radar and much more. We coordinate directly with the National Security Agency and our NATO counterparts to ensure our mission partners are operating securely. All classified communications traffic must be assessed, approved and supported by my office," said Staff Sgt. Matthew Wright, 100th Communications Squadron Wing Information Systems security manager.

RAF Mildenhall is scheduled to participate in an exercise June 19-20, which may affect base traffic and gate access.
Please be patient accessing the base during this time, as it is important to routinely test our capabilities and emergency response actions.
Thank you!

Twenty-five Team Mildenhall members volunteered at the President’s Sports Club Experience Day in Thetford June 13.
The event, similar to the Joan Mann Special Sports Day, is in its 20th year and is for children with special educational needs.
More than 400 children from schools across Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Essex, had the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities, including American football, basketball, baseball, trampolining and swimming.
The RAF Mildenhall Airmen supported the event by coaching basketball, baseball and American football, as well as assisting with registration and handing out lunches.
Thank you to all those who took part and helped continue building relationships within the community! Also, thank you to Sarah Stevens for the photo.

How easy is it to vote absentee in the military? Check out this quick video for an overview of the process from start-to-finish.
Overseas Citizens Voters Week is June 27 - July 5, and the RAF Mildenhall Voting Assistance Office will be at the Exchange Food Court to assist with voter registration 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., June 27 and 29, and July 2.
For more information, visit http://www.fvap.gov!

"I have always had the mindset where I want to help people, to be the one people turn to for help. As a member of the 100th Security Forces Squadron and a first responder, that&#39;s my job and I&#39;m going to do it well. Security Forces is a big family. All the Defenders here really make the job a lot better. We look out for each other and so does leadership. Being in the Air Force is great; I&#39;m 20 years old and living in England; I love it," said Airman Deionne Williams, 100th Security Forces Squadron.

Well done to all who participated in the Marauder Melee events today, and thanks to those who came out and supported them!
Congratulations to the 100th Force Support Squadron who won the overall trophy!
Feel free to tag yourselves in the photos!